Date of Act of Bravery: 4th October 1917 near Zonnebeke Belgium
London Gazette: 20th November 1917.
Location of VC: On display Black Watch Museum
Died: 30th November 1962 at Lovesgrove Aberystwyth. Buried Llanbadam, Dyfed
Citation: He was awarded when commanding the 1st Btn Lincolnshire Regiment. For conspicuous bravery and leadership Lt.Co. Evans took his Battalion in perfect order through a terrific enemy barrage, personally formed up all units and led them to the assault. While a strong machine gun emplacement was causing casualties and the troops were working round the flank Lt.Col. Evans rushed at it himself and by firing his revolver through the loophole, forced the garrison to capitulate. After capturing the first objective he was severely wounded in the shoulder, but refused to be bandaged and reformed the troops pointed out all future objectives, and again led his battalion forward. Again badly wounded he nevertheless continued to command until the second objective was won, and after consolidation, collapsed from loss of blood. As there were numerous casualties he refused assistance and by his own efforts ultimately reached the dressing station. His example of cool bravery stimulated in all ranks the highest valour and determination to win.
Army Career: 2/Lt 23rd December 1899 2nd Black Watch
Lt. 1st May 1901
Captain: 27th October 1906
GSO3: 20th August 1914
Double Co.Commander 1st Black Watch:
Brigade Major: 3rd May 1915 7th Infantry Btn
Major: 1st September 1915
GSO2: 1st March 1916 6th Division
T/Lt.Col. Commanding 1st Btn Lincolnshire Regt. 23rd March 1917 to
October 1917 (wounded)
T/Brig.General 10th June 1918 14th Infantry Brigade
Base Commandant Rotterdam: Feb - Nov. 1919
Instructor Senior Officers' School: Feb 1920
Brigade Major: 7th June 1921
GSO2: 16th February 1923
Lt.Col. Commanding 2nd Black Watch, 15th September 1926
Bt.Col.1st January 1928
AAG: Eastern Command 15th May 1931
Commander 159th (Welsh Border ) Infantry Brigade T.A. 18th May 19 1933
Retired as Brig.General 3rd January 1938.
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